Owen Barbour’s student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Gillian McGlothin’s student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.
Kate Stiles’ student trip report about the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives Alternative Winter Break trip to Mexico.

After what felt like 100 stories’ worth of steps, we reached the top of the Pyramid of the Sun, which offered a beautiful view of the rest of the archeological site and in the distance, the mountains of Mexico. I have never been anywhere quite like Teotihuacan, and it amazed me to think of how…

My favorite place we visited during the week was Puebla. Downtown Puebla was an extremely lively and fun place to be. There were a bunch of different markets downtown with lots of handmade crafts.

My journey began with two flights, with the second one touching down in Mexico City where three other group members and I rendezvoused with our first in-country contact, Assul. After grabbing our bags, exchanging money, and having a wonderful lunch, we met with the remainder of our group, which numbered eight in total. We left…

The pyramids were amazing, both for their historical significance and just for the sheer human achievement that they represent. We were able to climb to the very top of the Sun pyramid, which was exhausting, but worth it for the spectacular view from the top.

As part of the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives program, students from the college travelled to Mexico to work on a bamboo farm.
Makalee Ruch’s student trip report about her trip to the Dominican Republic as part of the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives program.
Megan Lamon’s student trip report about her trip to the Dominican Republic as part of the Tickle College of Engineering’s Global Initiatives program.